Town comparison
Deal vs Sandwich
Which is better to live in? 4.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Deal is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Sandwich
£369,099
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Sandwich
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Sandwich
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Sandwich
352.8
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Sandwich
70
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Sandwich
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Sandwich commands an average of £369,099, compared with £344,050 in Deal – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Sandwich it is a flat at £245,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Sandwich (£245,062 vs £199,478).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deal prices grew faster — 31% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDeal has a crime rate of 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Sandwich at 78.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Sandwich it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Deal, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Sandwich. There are 7 schools in Deal and 4 in Sandwich.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandwich School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deal | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 391.2 Mbps in Deal and 352.8 Mbps in Sandwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 86.4% in Sandwich. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 66.7% in Sandwich.
Deal is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (391 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Deal, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Sandwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,212 in Sandwich. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Sandwich.
Deal has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £33,352 in Sandwich. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 46.5 in Sandwich. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 53% in Sandwich. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 66.2% in Sandwich. Deal has a population of 28,992 and Sandwich has 4,258.
| Indicator | Deal | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 4,258 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27% |
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